Keys to Academic Success

Our Student Success Seminar team of faculty and student affairs professionals said these are a few Key Qualities of Successful Racers:

• Attend all classes every day

• Complete assignments

• Develop proper study habits

• Take ownership of their learning

• Develop self-discipline

• Teachable

• Engaged

• Prepared

• Manage time wisely

• Ask questions

• Good reading skills

• Organized

• Good self-esteem

• Have balance between school and recreation

• Persistent

• Attentive

• Involved

• Inquisitive

• On-time

• Believe in themselves

• Believe they belong

•  Listen well

• Complete all readings

• Place academics first for every class

• Care about academic work

• Display persona of diligence

• Positive attitude

• Read emails from faculty

• Read syllabus

• Study daily

• Follow instructions

• Take notes

• Inform professors about anticipated absences

• Ask for help

• Manage daily life

• Self-starter

• Pay attention

• Do not procrastinate

• Get to know instructors

• Follow through

• Willing to try even when challenged

• Willing to ask questions

• Motivated

• Rested

• Well fed

• Focused

• Able to set boundaries

• Become comfortable talking to faculty

• Take initiative

• Live on campus

• Get involved in co-curricular events

• Confirm their understanding

• Self-assess

• Have Vision